Chemical leak emergency east of Houston as residents are urged to take cover and and remain indoors

Chemical leak emergency east of Houston as residents are urged to take cover and and remain indoors --Authorities in Texas are urging residents of two small coastal towns east of Houston to remain indoors --Residents are also being told to close all windows and doors | 28 Aug 2017 | Authorities in Texas are urging residents of two small coastal towns east of Houston to remain indoors due to a possible chemical leak, it was learned on Monday. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management tweeted on Monday that residents of Shoreacres are being told to shelter in place and remain indoors. Residents are also being told to close all windows and doors and to turn off air conditioning and ventilation. Meanwhile, KPRC-TV is reporting that a chemical spill has taken place in nearby LaPorte.